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UW-Madison professor receives prestigious conservation award
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A prominent UW-Madison professor received the Wilderness Society?s highest honor last Thursday for his environmental protection efforts, joining an elite group of conservation thought leaders.
UW System task force to tackle sexual violence
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The University of Wisconsin System will form a new task force to take on sexual assaults across all 13 four-year UW campuses.
UW Colleges, Lawrence form new partnership
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University of Wisconsin Colleges and Lawrence University have signed a formal partnership agreement to make transferring easier for students.
New insect expert taking over at UW-Madison lab
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P.J. Liesch takes a vial or two with him when he goes for a walk outdoors.
Bascom Hill staircase, State Street Mall to open in October
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The days of navigating orange barriers and black rubber sidewalks on the labyrinth-like treks to class will soon be over as construction on State Street Mall and the Bascom Hill staircase approaches completion.
UW professor Vargas hopes to curb gang violence
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Robert Vargas, a sociology professor at University of Wisconsin, initially became interested in gang violence when he volunteered at a Latino youth group. He was driven to study the educational performance of the kids, but the students? fear of a fast-approaching gang initiation was what caught his attention.
UW study links climate change and global health
Badger Herald
Research conducted by University of Wisconsin professors is showing a stronger connection between global health and the environment, highlighting the multi-faceted nature of climate change.
?Forbidden Art? brings humanity- affirming art from concentration camp museum to Madison
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At first glance, Zofia Stepie??s sketch, ?A Portrait of a Camp Friend ? Wanda,? seems to depict a woman in the prime of her life. Her hair is long, flowing and healthy. She is fully dressed in everyday clothing, and her cheeks are full and round.
Big freshman class at UW-Madison
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University of Wisconsin-Madison admissions officials say this fall?s freshman class is a big one ? and there are lots of native cheeseheads.
Students struggling with mental health find solace in UW suicide prevention programs
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In a sea of more than 43,000 students, a University of Wisconsin program focusing on suicide prevention is hoping to teach Badgers to care for one another.
Fourth year of Fifth Quarter: UW-Madison drum major marches on
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Saturday saw a record number of rushing yards for Wisconsin, but running onto the field before anyone else and guiding a charge of more than 300 student musicians was Eva Glisczinski, UW-Madison?s marching band drum major.
UWPD investigates toilet arson
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The UW-Madison Police Department and the Madison Fire Department extinguished a vehicle on fire early Saturday morning, according to a UWPD crime alert.
Package causes evacuation near LaBahn arena
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A suspicious package caused a brief evacuation near LaBahn arena on the University of Wisconsin campus Monday morning.
UW-Madison researchers study relationship between Down syndrome and Alzheimer?s disease
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University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers conducted a study, which revealed additional knowledge about the relationship between Down syndrome and Alzheimer?s disease, according to a university press release.
UW-Madison researchers investigate new method of bacterial regulation
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Chemistry Professor Helen Blackwell has been studying quorum-sensing, a molecular signaling system that enables bacteria to function as communicative organisms, for more than ten years, according to a Thursday university press release.
UW once again a top contributor to Teach for America program
Badger Herald
The University of Wisconsin is once again one of the top contributors to the Teach for America program, with a total of 52 UW alumni recruited in 2014.
Free flu shots available for UW students starting next week Friday
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Flu shots at University Health Services will begin next week as the temperatures dip down and flu season settles in.
UW System campuses offering students special IDs for voting
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Wiscards will not make the cut for voter identification in November, but for out-of-state students at the university, there is one more caveat: Non-Wisconsin driver?s licenses won?t work either.
UW System president takes to C-SPAN to talk college affordability
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University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross took to C-SPAN Tuesday to highlight the importance of a college degree.
Campus Fire Safety Month at the UW
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A reminder for UW-Madison students to be responsible this year.
UW System campuses will issue student voter IDs
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University of Wisconsin System campuses will issue free voter identification cards to students that request them.
UW professor studies wolf mortality
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Two years after Wisconsin?s first recreational wolf hunting season began, controversy over the subsequent mortality rates has led to independent population studies from researchers at University of Wisconsin.
Ron Dayne launches program to recognize ?community champions?
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Former University of Wisconsin-Madison football player and 1999 Heisman winner Ron Dayne announced Monday the launch of his new Community Champions program, which aims to collect nominations for and acknowledge volunteers who have made a positive community impact.
Organizers announce Freakfest lineup
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Hip-hop group Atmosphere and indie rock band American Authors will headline the city?s eighth incarnation of Freakfest, organizers of the event announced Monday.
UW-Madison offers new French certificate for all majors
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For the first time in the school?s history, University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate students will be able to register for a certificate in French.
Rec Sports director updated on master plan
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John Horn, Director of the Division of Recreational Sports, updated Student Services Finance Committee on the progression of the Rec Sports Master Plan at a meeting Monday.
UW pre-med students preparing for major changes to MCAT
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University of Wisconsin pre-med students have more to think about as the Association of Medical American Colleges has made significant changes to the Medical College Admission Test, commonly known as the MCAT.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces legislation for working students
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced new legislation to aid college affordability and vocational training enrollment Friday, according to a statement.
UW-Madison Chancellor Blank sets sights on state outreach
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is starting her second year in the university?s leadership role by reaching out to areas of the state beyond just the world of Madison in an effort to emphasize the impact of the university across Wisconsin.
Phone scam targets parents, grandparents of UW students
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Parents and grandparents of University of Wisconsin-Madison students have become the most recent targets of a phone scam, according to a release from the UW Police Department.
NCAA.com ranks Madison as best college football town
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Madison is known for a lot of things and recently was honored with another title that will make Bucky proud.
The Badger Herald · Badger Pride at all time high
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As if University of Wisconsin students need any more reasons to be proud of their school, several recent college rankings provide the numbers to support the strong sense of school spirit.
Memorial Union to celebrate west wing redesign with open house, music festival
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University of Wisconsin-Madison staff will host an open house at Memorial Union?s new west wing Friday and Saturday nights to celebrate the space?s completed two-year redesign, according to a university release.
New data center presents campus research opportunities
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison received approval to build a new Research Data Center that will allow researchers to study census data that have never been available to them before.
Amory Waters charged in campus rape
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Authorities charge 21-year old Amory Waters with felony second degree sexual assault, claiming the Fond du Lac man pinned a UW-Madison student against a building and raped her after a night of drinking.
Local hockey legend dies of heart attack at ice arena
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Officials with University of Wisconsin Hockey have confirmed Bob Suter died of a heart attack at Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton Tuesday.
Kiessling lab finds impact of surface conditions on stem cell growth
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University of Wisconsin-Madison chemistry professor Laura Kiessling and her lab published new findings regarding stem cell differentiation Monday, according to a university press release.
For Michael Falbo, being a Regent is about students
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In the eyes of Michael Falbo, his time as part of the University of Wisconsin System?s Board of Regents has never been about personal achievement, but rather about the students he serves.
UW continues monitoring students returnees from Africa to analyze Ebola exposure
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The University of Wisconsin is monitoring students who travelled to Ebola affected regions in various parts of West Africa to guarantee safety among students and staff.
UW Police launch new sex assault campaign
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UW-Madison Police are launching a new campaign, hoping to encourage victims of sexual assault to report it to police.
County board’s exec. committee denies to advance resolution on UW monkey research
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The Dane County Board?s Executive Committee decided to indefinitely postpone a resolution Thursday urging the UW-Madison to halt plans to use Rhesus Macaque monkeys in a research project on human anxiety.
Dean posts drug, alcohol use penalties throughout UW-SP halls
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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has plastered the consequences for violating drug and alcohol policies throughout every residence hall on campus.
Study suggests you can ‘train’ your brain to crave healthier foo
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A new study shows it might be possible to train your brain to crave healthy foods rather than junk foods high in sugars and salts.
Congressman introduces act to keep young researchers going
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America is at risk of losing an entire generation of scientists according to the National Institutes of Health. They say current U.S. policies are putting the brakes on research.
UW works with students who recently traveled to Africa to assess
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As the school year gets underway, UW-Madison continues working with students who have traveled to the region affected by an Ebola outbreak to ensure safety on campus.
Parents fight for campus fire safety proclamation
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In 2007 a young man was killed in a house fire on UW Madisons campus. Now his parents are still working to make sure no one else is hurt.
Former head of UW Hospitals to get $1.3M severance
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The former president and CEO of the UW Hospitals and Clinics will retire from her job Monday and yet still earn at least $1.3 million in severance pay.
Downtown Madison to be busy with students moving in, some roads
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Summer vacation is coming to an end, which means university students are moving into their dorms on Wednesday and Thursday. Several roads downtown will be down to one lane or will only be open to move-in traffic.
UW police highlight safety tips on campus
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University of Wisconsin freshmen begin moving into the dorms this week, and with two sexual assaults taking place near campus in as many days, police are reminding students how to stay safe.
Arrest made in sexual assault near UW campus
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A Madison man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree sexual assault for a sexual assault near the University of Wisconsin campus last week.
UW regents to consider budget request
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The University of Wisconsin Systems Board of Regents is preparing to vote on whether to ask Gov. Scott Walker for $95 million in additional tax dollars in the next state budget.
Woman sexually assaulted in parking lot, police say
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A 21-year-old Madison woman was sexually assaulted in a parking lot early Wednesday morning, according to a release from Madison police.
Study: Brand, age of football helmet doesn?t reduce concussion risk
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A University of Wisconsin study suggests there is no difference in concussion risk for high school football players based on different brands or ages of helmets, according to a release.
UW-Madison researcher studying Ebola strain
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A University of Wisconsin-Madison scientist is studying a noninfectious strain of the Ebola virus.
UW Health announces CEO to retire
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The president and CEO of UWHC will be retiring after her position was eliminated.Related ContentUW Health announces CEO to retirePedestrian struck, flown to UW HospitalPolice investigate rash of flag…Report: Drivers delayed in traffic…» View More
UWPD: Graffiti vandals cause $1.5K in damage to Picnic Point
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University of Wisconsin-Madison police said taggers have caused more than $1,500 in damage to Picnic Point.
Football 101 for Women
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What do you get when you take 300 women, throw in the UW Badgers football team, and let them all run loose in Camp Randall? An event few words can do justice to.
Badgers ready for Big Ten Football
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Wisconsin Badgers head football coach Gary Andersen says there are plenty of questions surrounding his team, but well begin finding a lot of those answers when fall camp begins Aug. 4.
Family uses love of music and UW-Madison to raise money for cancer
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A Wisconsin family has made it their mission to fight cancer through the power of music. Its why they started the Gray Matters Music Jam, which is now in its third year. The annual event features live music and a silent auction to raise money for the UW-Carbone Cancer Center. The Semmanns are using their personal story to touch the lives of others who are dealing with cancer.